Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent on a blouse. How much was the blouse?
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Jane spent $42 for shoes. This was $14 less than twice what she spent on a blouse. How much was the blouse?
Will medal and fan! Need to come up with a problem then a solution. With a good written explanation please

anonymous · Answer

The blouse was $28 because $42 -$14 = $28.To check that answer $28 +$14 =$42 hope it helps and you can use a calculator,now..... medal and fan please

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anonymous · Answer

I got x = 28 thanks, cool

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anonymous · Answer

$28 because 42+14/2=28
since the shoes were 14 less and 14+42 =56 then divide by 2 and get 28

anonymous · Answer

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